Sunshine streams through this glamorous two bedroom bungalow with sea views from a southwest sundeck which steps down to a spacious garden with paved areas for entertaining, and a level lawn large enough for play. A rare, detached package with off street parking and potential to grow STC, inside is immaculate and this spacious home embraces an open air lifestyle with a sociable living/dining room sweeping out to the garden, and the stylish kitchen also has a big storeroom which, like the entrance porch, also leads out to the front and the back. Both bedrooms are quiet, comfortable doubles and the bathroom they share is fabulous, glittering retreat with a designer bath and separate shower to restore you to your former glory. 2 minutes from a child/pet friendly park, 3 from a popular primary and with a secondary school within a 10 minute drive it also offers a healthy lifestyle with easy access to the beach, Lido and South Downs National Park. Attracting professionals, families and investors, Saltdean has plenty of local amenities and good transport links just about 20 minutes from Brighton Station and 40-45 from Gatwick Airport by car.

EPC: D
Council Tax: D

This luxury home makes every day living both easy and stylish. Between the sea and the Downs with a generous plot and internal footprint to play with, outside this beautiful bungalow stands out even from its well-kept neighbours with its smart off street parking and seaside inspired garden, and its clean, contemporary lines are accentuated by energy efficient windows, with glass doors at the front and back to bring the light and views of this exclusive, elevated location into the heart of the home.

Inside definitely has the wow factor, starting in the entrance porch where sunlight streams through a vaulted skylight and the far wall of glass opens to the leafy garden. There is ample space for coats, bags and boots, and it is worth noting that there is a second entrance from the front on the other side of the bungalow perfect for bikes and which also leads to the garden.

Through the front door, the hallway is wide and welcoming with oak flooring and access to the boarded and vented attic above, which perhaps gives food for thought, STC. Stylish and sociable, the living room makes the most of its hillside position with French doors and glass panels framing the garden and a glimmer of the sea. Warm coloured oak beneath your feet is child and guest friendly for a seamless in/out flow and inside has plenty of space in which to relax and entertain – in rare seclusion as this room is not overlooked.

Next door, the contemporary kitchen is bright and cheerful with glorious views sweeping to open water. Well planned with streamlined units providing lots of storage and stylish but practical working surfaces, this kitchen is good to go with a central hob, combi and fan oven beneath a hood and the fridge, freezer and dishwasher are also integrated for you. This is also where you will find the door to the second entrance and spacious store, which is ideal for supermarket deliveries from the front as well as party perfect at the back as you can deliver food straight to the dining terrace.

Outside, the garden can be reached from both sides of the house as well as from a glamorous, lit sun deck with space for seating and a picture perfect vista over rooftops to the English Channel. Unusually broad stairs step down to a paved seating area on the left and spacious dining terrace to the right which are both level with a child and pet friendly lawn, big enough for play and scented by lavender, rosemary and lilac.

Central to the home, the luxury bathroom is light and airy with a sparkling border to lift your mood. Large enough for both a bath with a shower attachment and separate walk in dual head shower it will serve your every need, and there is even a warming rail for towels. By it, guests or family will love the quiet bedroom which has fitted wardrobes and lots of space even with a bed in situ. Also looking over the landscaped front garden, the principal bedroom is a calm and comfortable refuge, ready for your move with tasteful decoration and all the wardrobes and fitted drawers that you could dream of.

Agent says:
“Saltdean attracts families wanting a healthier lifestyle and good schools but also swift access to local amenities, the city and airports, and this big, bright home offers a turnkey, champagne lifestyle too.”

Owner’s Secret:
“This location is only about 20-25 minutes’ drive from Brighton’s city centre so suited my professional life as well as my sociable lifestyle, but allowed me to come home to peace and easy parking! Warm and welcoming in winter, the house opens up to the sunshine during summer ideal for the al fresco lifestyle we enjoy. There’s a choice of local shops just 2 minutes away with everything you need from fresh coffee or restaurant to a pharmacy and Co- Op. If you love the great outdoors, the beach is close enough to walk to, the Lido will become a glamorous outdoor swim and the park has a playground and a zip wire. We are surrounded by the National Park and have easy access to it, but we’re also well connected as buses run in and out of Brighton or the port at Newhaven until about midnight.”

What’s around you:
Shops: Local shops 2- minutes, Rottingdean a 5 minute drive, Marina 10
Train Station: Brighton Station 20-25 minute drive
Seafront or park: Both within about 10 minutes on foot, 2 by car

Closest schools:
Primary: Saltdean Primary a 3 minute drive
Secondary: Longhill a 10 minute drive
Private: Roedean, Brighton College, Brighton Steiner School

Saltdean is by the sea and on the edge of the South Downs National Park. Popular with families and professionals, it has plenty of local shops, cafes and restaurants as well as a central park which has miniature golf, tennis courts, a playground and café, and the primary school is Ofsted rating good at the time of writing. The coastal village of Rottingdean is just around the corner, downland villages are on your doorstep and you are also only 10 minutes from the cosmopolitan Marina with its harbourside restaurants, health club and cinemas. About a 20- minute drive from Brighton’s City centre and close to bus routes with bus lanes, access along the coast and to universities at Falmer is fast and frequent, so this quiet home provides all that the sunshine coast has to offer!